Power frame LSTC: advantages, disadvantages, construction technology
LSTC - a light steel thin-walled structures. They are manufactured at facilities in the form of profiles of different sections, which are bolted technology.
Advantages of technology
— The relative cheapness formed due to ease of installation, the possibility to do without heavy equipment.
— Easy installation. It is the frame for a few days.
— Lightweight foundation. There is no need to build a strong foundation heavy. Profile and insulation from the outside trim weigh little. Lightweight construction can easily withstand small foundations.
— Strength, durability. The technology allows you to mount sustainable buildings. The frame does not corrode, as it is made of galvanized steel with an additional polymeric coating. Fasteners also receive adequate anti-corrosion treatment.
— Eco-friendlys. In the manufacture of profiles are used only environmentally friendly substances that have been tested according to European standards.
— Fire safety. Steel profile as insulation and the outer casing - non-combustible materials.
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— seismostability. According to the manufacturer building with LSTC frame can withstand an earthquake up to 9 points. For an average strip of Russia it is not very important. But such a guarantee says a lot about the strength of the frame power.
— Accuracy. All items are produced in the factory. Designing is done by 3D technology on the computer. Next, each part is manufactured, labeled and sent to the construction site. No "extra" parts, all items are carefully checked and exactly fall into place.
frame cons of LSTC
— Manufacturing defects. The main drawback, which may face the developer - factory marriage design details. All parts are manufactured in the production. At the site they just installed. If any part does not correspond to the size, it can only be replaced at the site of the marriage is not correct.
— High qualification of builders. Installation design shall only be highly qualified. Any amateurish approach can lead to irreversible consequences.
Features of the construction technology
- For a frame of LSTC best suited columnar and shallow foundations.
- The first step is the foundation waterproofing.
- On the foundation of applied markings.
- Further, all the construction details are displayed on the structure of the area in accordance with the diagram.
- Support profiles are fastened to the foundation with anchor bolts.
- mounted on a support attached bearing profiles in accordance with the factory mark. Mounted interior and exterior walls.
- The next step is the installation of roof profiles.
- Furthermore, if the two-story building, the first floor is set similarly to the first.
- After installation, the power frame embarking fasteners insulation and cladding installation.
In the next article we will talk about the basic units of a frame house.